Fern-P. Christmas
Add dependable evergreen fern texture and native woodland character to shaded garden beds. Christmas Fern forms arching clumps of leathery dark green fronds that remain attractive through winter. Its adaptable habit works well on shaded slopes, beneath trees, and in naturalized plantings.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
- Mature Height: 1'–2'
- Mature Width: 1'–2'
- Spacing: 1'
- Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Polystichum acrostichoides
- Common Name: Christmas Fern
- Plant Type: Evergreen Native Fern
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Season of Interest: Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Clumping and Arching
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Key Features
- Evergreen dark green fronds
- Native to eastern North America
- Excellent woodland texture
- Useful on shaded slopes
- Generally deer resistant
Landscape Uses
- Woodland gardens
- Shade borders
- Naturalized areas
- Slopes
- Mass plantings
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in part sun to full shade.
- Provide rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Remove damaged fronds in late winter if needed.
Companion Plants
- Aucuba Rozannie
- Carex Ice Dance
- Fatsia japonica
- Hydrangea quercifolia
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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